Lancashire 45, Lancaster (Dalton & Hamer, page 69)

Dated 1794. Star under bust.

45.  O: No period after legend, centre of crown to last limb of K. 
        (Same as No. 44.)
     R: Shield of arms. HALFPENNY 1794 in large letters. Period after legend.
     E: PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL.

45a. E: PAYABLE AT LONDON . + . + . + .
45b. E: PAYABLE AT MACCLESSFIELD LIVERPOOL OR CONGLETON X.
45c. E: PAYABLE AT LONDON OR DUBLIN.
45d. E: Milled.
45e. E: PAYABLE IN CHANDOS STREET COVENT GARDEN (Addenda, page 539).

Nos. 45b, c, d, RR. 45, scarce. 45a, common.

The points noted as a mode of identification:
O: The position of the front point of crown to the letters of the word "GAUNT,"
   and the centre point of crown to the letters of the word "DUKE," also the
   star under bust.
R: The centre line of shield to the letters on either side, and point of shield
   to the date.

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